What is a   defining relative clause   ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
It’s a part of
It’s a part of  a sentence.
It’s a part which has
It’s a part which has a subject + verb. (Usually!)
It’s a part which gives
It’s a part which gives a definition.
defining relative clause part of a sentence with subject + verb a definition
defining relative clause part of a sentence with subject + verb a definition
What’s an earring?
What’s an earring? It’s a ring. You put it in your ear.
What’s an earring? It’s a ring. You put it in your ear. It’s a ring which you put in your ear.
What’s an earring? It’s a ring. It goes in your ear.
What’s an earring? It’s a ring. It goes in your ear. It’s a ring which goes in your ear.
So ...? It’s a ring.  You  put  it  in your ear. It’s a ring  which   you  put in your ear.
So ...? It’s a ring.  It  goes in your ear. It’s a ring  which  goes in your ear.
Well then ...? “ Shy” is an adjective which it means “timid”.
Put only one  subject  before the verb... “ Shy” is an adjective  which   it  means “timid”.
There’s something funny about my friend John.
 
He was usually quite shy and modest, but one day he decided to get an earring.
Nowadays, John’s a shy person who wears a lot of earrings.
And other rings!
 
John’s got a girlfriend who isn’t shy.
John’s got a girlfriend who isn’t shy. She’s got a magnetic personality.
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